STARGAZING

Shelley von Strunckel, one of the world’s top astrologers, writes a weekly forecast for Friday

Your stars for the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

This is an exciting period. Not only are past plans and ideas moving swiftly, recent developments are so exciting you’re juggling your time and priorities. Others may worry you’re trying to do too much, but for now you’re better off exploring absolutely everything. Once you know more, there’s be little question what should go versus what will become a lasting part of your life.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

Your ability to deal with even challenging situations on your own is a source of pride. Still, the current emphasis on the most strategic portion of your chart indicates which you’ll need to acknowledge vulnerable feelings and, equally, ask for guidance. Do that, and you’ll not only get that timely back up, you’ll realise others respect your selfsufficiency, so wait for you to seek support.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 17

As intriguing as the opportunities currently coming your way are, they’d require rethinking elements of your life. You regard this as overwhelming. That’s understandable. But as time passes, you’ll realise changes in circumstances are cornering you into taking some of those options seriously. For now, focus on learning more about them. That alone could change your thinking.

PISCES FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 19

You are quite a perfectionist. However, between several intriguing encounters and equally interesting ideas being discussed, all of which fall short of your high standards, you’re being forced to pause and think. This involves acknowledging that you owe it to yourself to reconsider what you regard as acceptable to explore. The long term goal? Broadening your horizons.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 19

Judging by the current tricky planetary activity involving your ruler Mars, even simple plans won’t proceed as anticipated. Instead of battling to keep things as they are, regard what arises as an invitation to explore new ideas and meet new people. Not everything will work out, but still, who you encounter and what you learn will add to your life, and in unexpected yet valuable ways.

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20

As much as you enjoy working closely with others, recent tensions have turned seemingly straightforward plans into tedious dramas. However, a change in the planetary setup suggests you’ll be exchanging those obstacles for easily organised plans and agreeable encounters, some of which could add enormously to your life. For now, focus on exploration. Future plans can and should wait.

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20

You thrive on learning about new ideas. But even you are overwhelmed by the pace and extent of changes reshaping your life and world. Certain well-meaning souls are expressing their concern. Thank them graciously, then do exactly what you feel is right. The trick is to state your goals but make no promises, explore, learn from what you experience and only then consider making decisions.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

Long ago you learnt it’s wise to be wary of offers that seem too good to be true. What’s coming your way is worryingly wonderful yet you’re optimistic. Judging by the current planetary setup, that promise is for real. Knowing that, review existing and future plans, considering any necessary improvements. With thought, organisation and, especially, support from others, you could achieve those dreams.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 22

While the fire sign part of your nature thrives on passion and enjoys tackling new challenges, the changes you’re currently facing raise unsettling questions. That’s understandable, because they’d take you into new, exciting but unfamiliar territory. For now, commit to explore, no more. Once you’ve experienced what’s on offer, you’ll be intrigued, if not say yes.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22

There’s no question, the new ideas and offers currently being discussed are intriguing. But the kind of details you’d usually require are in short supply. Once you understand that, you’ll forget about analysis and, shift your focus to learning from experience. This approach also makes it easy to interest others. This won’t just be helpful, get the right people involved and you’ll have a good time.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22

The fact is, there’s no way you can avoid the tricky situations you’re currently facing. However, not only are they not that bad, each is prompting you to review, rethink or possibly end certain arrangements or alliances. This isn’t anything new. It’s just that recent developments have made it clear you’ve far better options. The first step? Is freeing the way to explore them.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

Few things annoy you more than being short of vital facts, yet unsure how to get the information you need. Once you understand this won’t be easy, simply because the actual situations are complicated, you’ll seek others’ help. While, ordinarily, you pride yourself on being able to deal with such matters solo, this is as much about getting closer to others, as it is about gathering those facts.